Go to Yosemite

I live in California and haven’t been to Yosemite since I was a little kid (long ago). I can’t wait to see it as an adult to get a fresh perspective. I need to start planning now so we can go when the weather is decent and we can hear the waterfall! I also got a brand new SUV so I am looking forward to driving there.

The week we had made plans for was the fire. I know it wasn’t really a fear of the danger, but my friend thought that the smoke might be bad for us. Since she and her sister have the car, I just have to go along with whatever they want.

At this rate, I don’t think I’m going to get to visit Yosemite until next year. My friend invited me to go next weekend but it’s my first week with my internships and I haven’t gotten a schedule set yet. How depressing!

I’ve been to Yosemite twice, once when I was 3 (only remember bears), and once years later. It’s a awe inspiring sight. Hiked to the head of some falls (can’t remember the name), encountered various animals on the way, fished, swam in a very cold stream. Got back to our camp ground, cooked our food, drank a few beers, went to bed, but bears prowled around our tent and kept us awake most of the night.

An old friend who I have known since the 6th grade agreed to go with me – since we both have never gone. She roped her older sister into going as well (since her sister has the car) and she is also inviting a friend. So there’s 4 of us, the more the merrier! It will probably just be a one day thing. I was a little disappointed – wanted an overnight trip at least – there’s so much and see there!! That’s okay, better than nothing!

We are slotted to go in August! Whoo! I’m so excited!!!!

I’ve been here several times now and it never gets old. There is so much to explore.

unless the opportunity spontaneously appears…

i live in the bay area.. and i was pressed for time.. so i decided to leave early saturday (5 in the morning) so i could spend the day there.. i wasn’t planning on staying overnight.. but let me tell you.. ONE DAY IS NOT ENOUGH.. that place is huge!

yosemite is beautiful in autumn.. with all the green, brown, and yellow colors of fall surrounding you

someone recommended the vernal falls and nevada falls trails.. since those were the only waterfalls that were running during this time of year.. i ended up just doing the vernal falls trail

this is something i will remember for the rest of my life.. i’m definitely planning on visiting again.. maybe next spring

I just got back from 3 days in Yosemite…it was AWSOME!

I am going tomorrow!!

my coworker is going to give me advice about this. will update when i actually have something planned!